The trees stood tall and bare.
Meaning: The large woody plants with branches and leaves were in an upright position, of great height, and without leaves or other covering.
Choice of Words: Trees are large woody plants with branches and leaves. Stood means to be in an upright position. Tall means of great height. Bare means without leaves or other covering. The combination of these words creates a sentence about the appearance of trees in winter.
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